(Extract from an article by Rachel Greaves)
At 3014 metres high, Gunung (Mt) Agung is Bali’s tallest and holiest mountain, its resplendent summit dominating much of the island. It is not surprising, therefore, that it is the dwelling place of the gods, with Pura Besakih the island’s largest and most important Hindu temple located on its slopes. The Balinese treat this volcano with the greatest respect and even sleep with their heads facing...
